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Massachusetts | Worcester County / Warren–Brimfield
Quaboag RiverLucy Stone Park in Warren to Route 67 Whitewater take-out
The documented 5.3-mile Quaboag Class II–III run from Lucy Stone Park to the Route 67 circular pull-off, including the mandatory portage around the unrunnable factory dam.
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A short, rain-dependent Class II–III Quaboag run with a documented factory-dam portage and a no-cell-service Route 67 take-out.
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Lucy Stone Park paddling beach (water-entry edge)Lucy Stone is a paddling beach and the coordinate marks the water-entry edge, not a promise of unrestricted parking.
Take-out
Route 67 Whitewater take-out (circular pull-off, water-entry edge)The Wrights Complex lower dam carry is mandatory: exit on river right at mile 14.25, carry roughly 0.1 mile, and relaunch below at mile 14.15. Stay off active railroad tracks and out of mill/private property.
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Lucy Stone Park paddling beach (water-entry edge) to Route 67 Whitewater take-out (circular pull-off, water-entry edge) is about 5.3 mi. Use the planner to compare shorter access pairs.
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Access caveats
- Lucy Stone is a paddling beach and the coordinate marks the water-entry edge, not a promise of unrestricted parking.
- The Wrights Complex lower dam carry is mandatory: exit on river right at mile 14.25, carry roughly 0.1 mile, and relaunch below at mile 14.15. Stay off active railroad tracks and out of mill/private property.
- The Route 67 pull-off is the published endpoint; confirm the eddy and landing in daylight.
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- USGS 01176000 stage/discharge and rapid rain rises
- Mouse Hole, full-river strainers, Broken Dam and Devil’s Gorge
- Mandatory factory-dam portage, cold water and no-cell-service take-out
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| Gauge site | Quaboag River at West Brimfield, MA |
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| Known low-water floor | 260 cfs |
| High threshold | 1,840 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | Old Paddlers Almanac Quaboag runnable level |
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- Reach and difficultyLucy Stone Park to Route 67; 5.2–5.3 miles; Class II–III
American Whitewater and Massachusetts Paddler document the named reach, endpoint access, rapids and mandatory dam portage.
- Runnable level cueMinimum about 3.8 ft / 260 cfs
Old Paddlers Almanac gives the 3.8-foot/260 cfs minimum cue; verify current stage, discharge and local hazards rather than treating it as an all-clear.
- Flood referenceUSACE warning 1,250 cfs / 6.0 ft; flood 1,840 cfs / 7.0 ft
USACE publishes warning and flood thresholds for West Brimfield. These are hazard references, not recommended boating levels.
- Direct telemetryUSGS 01176000 Quaboag River at West Brimfield
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- Public access and dam carryLucy Stone Park beach; Wrights Complex lower dam river-right take-out/relaunch; Route 67 circular pull-off
Town of Warren confirms the paddling beach. Massachusetts Paddler lists the separate upstream and downstream dam edges at river miles 14.25 and 14.15 and describes the river-right portage; confirm on site and stay off active railroad tracks.
- Nearby campingQuinebaug Cove Campground, Brimfield
Private campground lists reservable tent and camper sites; it is a separate nearby basecamp and requires its own reservation.
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Quaboag River paddling FAQ
What water level is best for the Lucy Stone Park in Warren to Route 67 Whitewater take-out route on the Quaboag River?
Paddle Today watches Quaboag River at West Brimfield, MA and uses 260 cfs as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does the Lucy Stone Park in Warren to Route 67 Whitewater take-out route on the Quaboag River start and end?
This route starts at Lucy Stone Park paddling beach (water-entry edge) and ends at Route 67 Whitewater take-out (circular pull-off, water-entry edge), about 5.3 river miles plus one mandatory dam portage on the water.
Is the Lucy Stone Park in Warren to Route 67 Whitewater take-out route on the Quaboag River suitable for beginners?
This is listed as a hard route. Treat the live score as a planning aid, then confirm conditions, hazards, access, and group skill before launching.
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